- setness
- set·ness
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setness
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Setness — Set ness, n. The quality or state of being set; formality; obstinacy. The starched setness of a sententious writer. R. Masters. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
setness — noun ( es) Etymology: set (II) + ness : the quality or state of being set : fixity, rigidity setness of his gaze showed his fear setness of his habits … Useful english dictionary
sharp-setness — sharp set·ness … English syllables
sharp-setness — noun see sharp set … Useful english dictionary
Quinzhee — A quinzhee or quinzee (IPA en|ˈkwɪnzi) is a shelter made by hollowing out a pile of settled snow. This is in contrast to an igloo, which is made from blocks of snow. The word is of Athabaskan origin [ Allen Mike s Really Cool Backcountry Ski Book … Wikipedia
sharp-set — sharp setness, n. /shahrp set /, adj. 1. eager to satisfy the appetite, esp. for food. 2. keen or eager. 3. set to present a sharply angled edge. [1530 40] * * * … Universalium
